Our reporter Jayla Wilkes is from Tampa, FL. She is a graduate student at the University of Central Florida studying her masters degree in Political Science. She has aspirations of pursuing a career as a political analyst, utilizing her journalism background and interests in public policy and political theory to advocate for underrepresented communities.
Wilkes ultimate goal is to be a voice for the voiceless. She has a passion for entrepreneurship and is the proud owner of Queen’s Block LLC, a vegan cosmetic company. She is also a digital content creator through her YouTube channel: Jayla JaChelle.
A quote she likes to live by is “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”- Maya Angelou.